Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Mercury Mariner gets a makeover inside and out. A more aggressive attitude marks the exterior design, and the cabin is more attractive and functional. The chassis and powertrain are virtually unchanged, however, meaning this "redesigned" Mariner has the same running gear as before.

• Comfortable interior, impressive list of standard safety features.

• Lackluster performance, braking and fuel efficiency compared to rivals, folding down rear seat a multistep process.

User Reviews:

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  Bad Transmission - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By speedlump2 - August 9 - 5:09 pm

  I bought a brand new 2008 Mercury Mariner from Malloy Auto Mall in Woodbridge, VA. In 2009 the transmission starting skipping gears. Took it to the shop, it was fixed under warranty. 2010 took it back to the shop for the transmission again. Not covered by warranty. Cost over $800 to fix. Jump forward to 2011, took it back to the shop, for what you ask? The transmission again. This $2235 to fix it. Ford refuses to do anything about it. DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE. I wish I would have read other reviews before I purchased. I will never buy another for vehicle. Dont take my word. Read other reviews and see the same problem I have.

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  New Mariner - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By terih2os - April 30 - 10:50 am

  I am impressed with the manueverability. Only downside I see currently is the noise from the auto fan cutting on. Perhaps I need to learn to control this better. Having difficulty discovering this easily if it is present.

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  Good Car - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By owensry - April 22 - 12:43 am

  The Mariner runs well except the transmission pump went out and leaked all over my driveway, and it was slipping bad, the transmission was very rough when I drove it off the lot. Anyway, not very good. Overall it is a nice car.

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  Its the one for me - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By RayRay - March 30 - 5:26 pm

  Just bought this SUV and for the price I got my moneys worth. 4WD and all. Just wish it had a DVD player and drop down screen in the back I like to watch DVDs while I wait for my coffee at Dunkin D.

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  Love it so far - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By Jmbcoco - March 18 - 2:36 pm

  Bought a new leftover 2008 Mariner Premier with all the toys. Traded in a Explorer Sport Trac (V-8). So far I am extremely happy with the Mariner. Love the leather seats (wish they were heated) and I do miss Sync. Wish the Navigation system had Bluetooth. Overall nice vehicle.

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  Beware - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By LARRY BUMP - March 12 - 12:53 pm

  After 27,000 miles something is wrong and it is leaking transmission fluid. The sad part is it has been at the Ford dealer 3 weeks today because they dont have a replacement part. Today I was told they arent sure when the part will come in. Keep your eyes open if you own one, because it sounds like a common problem with this vehicle.

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  Great mileage, sporty, roomy - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By MP - March 6 - 11:53 am

  I love this car! I havent been excited about a car in a long time, and this one makes me very happy. I can get 32mph hwy and 26-28 city! My husband is just under 7ft tall and can drive and sit in the car very comfortably. When he is in the drivers seat, the back seat behind him still has plenty of leg room. Drives great on the highway and Ive put a lot of highway miles on it. My son has already put his claim to the car when he gets his license. Super cargo room. Sporty, fun and very economical to drive. Theyve missed a bet not promoting this vehicle more aggressively.

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  huge let down - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By pincer78 - February 18 - 5:44 am

  i like many others had the problem with the transmisson cooler leak, which was fixed, but now my transmission is out, i have 65,000 miles on my vechicle and had to buy a new transmisson, i was wondering if anyone else had this problem or did i just get the lemon. i havent had any other problems until i noticed the leak, got it fixed immedately then a month later my transmisson started slipping, couldnt believe it, i will never by another FORD again, apparently they dont take pride in their vehicles otherwise why just the 60,000 mile warranty instead of 100,000 like the other competetors. if anyone else has had this problem please let me know, thanks

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  Glad I went with the Mercury - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By DMS - January 24 - 12:56 pm

  I have had my vehicle since November of 2008. Initially I was interested in the Ford Escape, but I realized I liked the style of the Mercury Mariner better. I really have no complaints so far. The gas mileage is about 20 MPG. I had some concerns about not being able to engage the 4 wheel drive manually, but it was great for me this winter and I had no problems in the snow. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone wanting a small SUV.

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  Used Low Mileage Rental Fleet Auction - 2008 Mercury Mariner
  By Mark - October 8 - 6:36 pm

  Very good purchase, stylish, comfotable well built SUV. Test drove first thing in the morning after 2" sleet & Ice storm. We went to a parking lot drive with a 10% uphill grade, stopped and accelerated with no wheel slip, turned around came back down. Traction control, ABS & stability controls are great. This is not our first 4WD but this one impresses me. Mariner is appointed much better than Escape in my opinion and with identicle drive trains more bang for the buck is always better. Ice Blue exterior W/satin grill looks and blends well together. Enough said; Go out and get one.